Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 20 mL whole blood.
Supplies for Submission
Yellow Top (3) - ACD Solution A; alternately Lavender Top (5)
Specimen Collection
Collect and submit sample in ACD yellow top tubes. or lavender top tubes.
Storage Requirements
Critical Room Temperature.
Specimens are stable if stored at room temperature for 3 days.
Causes for Rejections
Refrigerated or frozen specimens are not accepted.